Competitions in schools

The Department of Education and Children runs several competitions in schools each term, in partnership with government departments, charities and other organisations.

The menu on the left provides more details about competitions running this term.

Competitions are planned to complement the curriculum and approval is required from the department to run a competition in its schools. Please see the competition criteria downloadable document on this page.

Please see instructions below in regards to filling out the Interactive Form

What the applicants need to do:

• Click on the document
• Download the document.
• Reopen the document from your desktop
• Fill out the application form and save
• Send to Frances Hampton (email on form)

Schools are not under any obligation to enter competitions.

If you have any queries, please get in touch with the named contact for each competition or contact: